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 torana
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| posted on January 19th, 2009 at 08:55 PM |
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Speedway Ramp Racing
Hiya everyone
newbie to the forums and VW's here.
Have a type 3 fastback i'm going to setup for a ramp race.
Would like abit of info on the weak points of it's suspension.
There are usually 4 ramps around the speedway track, approx. 400-500mm high.
All help would be appreciated.
Also after a type 3 floor pan in SA please.
Cheers
Muz
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pete wood
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| posted on February 4th, 2009 at 02:09 PM |
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offroad suspension I'd say. more than one of those ramps will kill it unless you have a landing ramp too.
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amazeer
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| posted on February 6th, 2009 at 12:57 AM |
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First thing to break will be the leaves in the front end. I have no personal experience, its just my bet. With the amount of front overhang a type 3
has the bodywork might soften the blow a little on the first jump.
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Cam
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| posted on February 6th, 2009 at 01:40 PM |
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I wonder if adapting a baja style King & link 'pan set-up for heavy duty off road use would be better?
I know the fasty body won't be a direct bolt on, but I can't imagine it will be the only major mod you'll be doing.
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amazeer
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| posted on February 6th, 2009 at 02:02 PM |
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....of course the type 3 doesnt have leaves in the front end it has torsion bars. 2am slip up.
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